Sectional Pro Form provides 200m increment sectional time data for inidividual horses. Our detailed sectional time coverage for most metropolitan and provincial racing includes historical data from the 1^stof October, 2012 onwards.

Punting Form's sectional times product is the most extensive available for Australian horse racing.

Features: 

Meeting Results View:

This view is accessed by selecting a past meeting from the main results menu. Sectional data is shown for the winner of each race along with benchmark data for the race leader for comparison purposes.

There are three user controls (drop-down menus) embedded in the table:

1. All Bmark Var L /Leader; Cls Bmark Var L / Leader.

The default view where several races are shown in the one table is the 'All Benchmark Variation Lengths' for the winner over the corresponding figure for the race leader. As noted, this is the view where figures shown are comparable across races of similar distance, regardless of class. The three race segments represented by benchmarks include; to the 600m marker, the last 600m and the overall race.

To see how a winner performed, or how a race was run relative to the race class (as opposed to the more general All Benchmark), the 'Class Benchmark Variation Lengths' for the winner over the corresponding figure for the race leader can be selected from the drop-down menu.

2.  Sectional Time (sec); Sectional Time Rank; Margin From Leader; PositionIn Running.

Covers the race segment from various position markers to the finish line. The 'Margin From Leader' and 'Position In Running' options provide valuable information regarding how the race has unfolded for all race winners. Lengths gained or lost between distance markers and the running of comfortable splits whilst maintaining a position in running, can be key pointers in explaining race outcomes and how horses have rationed their energy expenditure.

3.  200m Split Rank; 200m Split Time (sec).

The colour coded 'Split Rank' map provides a quick visual reference of the 'relative' energy expenditure for each race winner. The ability to view how it has run each 200m segment compared to all other runners in the race, continues the theme of wanting to understand energy distribution. There is an option to view time instead of rank (colour coding is maintained).

Meeting Results View Screenshot:

 Race Results View:

This view is accessed by selecting a race from the meeting results view or by clicking on a race hyperlink in the past form of a runner in the digital formguide. Sectional data is shown for all runners and the race leader at each position marker, along with benchmarking data. The default view where all runners for a race are shown in the one table is the 'Class Benchmark Variation Lengths'. This is an important concept, because a race which may appear to have been run at a fast pace when measured against the general 'All Benchmark' figure, may appear differently when compared against the 'Class Benchmark'.

Race Results View Screenshot:

Race Results View Screenshot (drop-down selections changed):

 

Race Results View Screenshot - Class Speed Benchmark:

 

Race Results View Screenshot - Overall Race Time:

 

Race Results View Screenshot - 200m Split Times:

 

Race Results View Screenshot - Indexed Early 200m Average Time:

 

Race Results View Screenshot - Indexed L600 Time:

 

Race Results View Screenshot - Indexed L400 Time:

 

Race Results View Screenshot - Indexed L200 Time:

 

Horse Form View:

This view is accessed by selecting a hyperlinked horse name from anywhere within our digital form. Sectional data is shown for each past start (where available), along with benchmarking data. The default benchmark setting (via the drop-down menu) is the 'All Benchmark Variation Lengths' for the winner over the corresponding figure for the race leader. As previously noted, this is the view where figures shown are comparable across races of similar distance, regardless of class.

Horse Form View Screenshot:

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

How are your sectional times compiled?

We digitally time from race video. Software is used which enables frame by frame analysis, with each frame representing 0.04 secs (25 fps).

How long after the meeting date will the sectional time data appear in the form?

RACE DAY        PREFERRED ISSUE         LATEST ISSUE

Saturday          Wednesday a.m.           Friday a.m.

Sunday            Thursday a.m.              Saturday a.m.

Monday            Friday a.m.                 Sunday a.m.

Tuesday           Friday a.m.                 Monday a.m.

Wednesday       Monday a.m.               Tuesday a.m.

Thursday          Tuesday a.m.              Wednesday a.m.

Friday             Wednesday a.m.           Thursday a.m.

 

In general this means sectional time form data should always be available for any horse on a 7 day backup.

How accurate are your sectional times?

The key factors which have an influence on the accuracy of our sectional times include:

• A video frame represents 0.04 seconds. This logically means the best we can achieve is an accuracy of plus or minus 0.04 seconds. 
• Accurate measuring and placement of 200m distance rail markers by race club staff. 
• Camera angles which produce a more side-on view as runners pass distance markers, enable a more accurate judgment on the part of our video analysis staff. 
• Our timing process requires human interaction with technology. As such, there will always be scope for human error. We have well trained and dedicated staff, supported by software written specifically for the task of compiling sectional times. This software has in-built error checking, designed to prompt staff when a time element falls outside of specified guidelines. 

The main outcome we are looking for when compiling sectional times is consistency. A consistent approach produces sectional and 200m split time rankings which enable comparison of the energy distribution of runners, within and across the races of a particular meeting (regardless of any incorrect rail marker positions, difficult camera angles etc).

Why should I have to pay for sectional times?

Our Sectional Pro Form offering includes much more than just raw sectional times. Tight integration within a digital formguide and the way the data is presented / analysed makes a big difference to the form study process and outcome. Regardless of this aspect, there is no other 'free' sectional time coverage which matches the breadth of meetings we cover. It takes an average of 12 man hours to compile the 200m increment sectional times for one meeting. Given that we cover approximately 95 meetings per month, it requires 1,140 man hours to provide the content for a monthly subscription. Please consider this when deciding whether what we offer is 'value-for-money'.

Can I obtain just the raw sectional time data?

The web based Sectional Pro Form product is packaged for personal-use only. Scraping, storage and further distribution of our web based data (which has a significant cost of compilation) is neither permitted, nor in the spirit of fair play. To encourage 'fair play', we do offer data packages (requiring an additional payment) enabling the user friendly export of raw data to other personal-use aplications.

Which tracks have 200m increment sectional time coverage?

We cover all TAB thoroughbred race meetings (excluding jumps races) conducted at the following locations: Note: We will cover all runners for as many 200m marker locations as possible. At a minimum, the 600m, 400m, 200m and finish positions will be analysed (Pinjarra 1000m straight races are unable to be covered due to the video camera angle).

C'BURY	Metro	CANTERBURY	CAN	NSW
R'WICK	Metro	RANDWICK	RAN	NSW
KENSIN	Metro	RANDWICK - KENSINGTON	KEN	NSW
R'HILL	Metro	ROSEHILL	ROS	NSW
W.FARM	Metro	WARWICK FARM	WAF	NSW
G'FORD	Prov	GOSFORD	GOS	NSW
H'BURY	Prov	HAWKESBURY	HAW	NSW
KEM.GR	Prov	KEMBLA GRANGE	KEG	NSW
N'CTLE	Prov	NEWCASTLE	NEW	NSW
WYONG	Prov	WYONG	WYO	NSW
ALBURY	Country	ALBURY	ALR	NSW
BALLNA	Country	BALLINA	BAL	NSW
CASINO	Country	CASINO	CAS	NSW
CESS	Country	CESSNOCK	CES	NSW
COFFS	Country	COFFS HARBOUR	COH	NSW
G'BURN	Country	GOULBURN	GOU	NSW
GRAFT	Country	GRAFTON	GRA	NSW
LISMOR	Country	LISMORE	LIS	NSW
M'BAH	Country	MURWILLUMBAH	MUW	NSW
MUSWEL	Country	MUSWELLBROOK	MUS	NSW
NOWRA	Country	NOWRA	NOW	NSW
PT MAC	Country	PORT MACQUARIE	POM	NSW
SCONE	Country	SCONE	SCO	NSW
TAMWTH	Country	TAMWORTH	TAM	NSW
TAREE	Country	TAREE	TAE	NSW
WAGGA	Country	WAGGA	WAG	NSW
D'BEN	Metro	DOOMBEN	DOO	Qld
E.FARM	Metro	EAGLE FARM	EAF	Qld
G CST	Prov	GOLD COAST	GCO	Qld
IPSWIC	Prov	IPSWICH	IPS	Qld
SUNCST	Prov	SUNSHINE COAST	SUN	Qld
CUSHIO	Prov	SUNSHINE COAST CUSHION	SCC	Qld
TOO	Prov	TOOWOOMBA	TOO	Qld
CAIRNS	Country	CAIRNS	CAI	Qld
MACKAY	Country	MACKAY	MAC	Qld
ROCKY	Country	ROCKHAMPTON	ROC	Qld
T'VILL	Country	TOWNSVILLE	TOW	Qld
MPHVL	Metro	MORPHETTVILLE	MOP	SA
MORHPK	Metro	MORPHETTVILLE PARK	MPK	SA
BALAKL	Prov	BALAKLAVA	BAK	SA
GAWLR	Prov	GAWLER	GAW	SA
M.BRGE	Prov	MURRAY BRIDGE	MUB	SA
STRATH	Prov	STRATHALBYN	STR	SA
CAULF.	Metro	CAULFIELD	CAU	Vic
FLEM	Metro	FLEMINGTON	FLE	Vic
M.V.	Metro	MOONEE VALLEY	MOV	Vic
HILLSI	Metro	SANDOWN - HILLSIDE	SHS	Vic
LAKESI	Metro	SANDOWN - LAKESIDE	SLS	Vic
GEESYN	Prov	GEELONG SYNTHETIC	GES	Vic
BALL'T	Prov	BALLARAT	BAR	Vic
BEND	Prov	BENDIGO	BED	Vic
CRAN.	Prov	CRANBOURNE	CRA	Vic
K'MORE	Prov	KILMORE	KIL	Vic
K'TON	Prov	KYNETON	KYN	Vic
MORN.	Prov	MORNINGTON	MOG	Vic
P'HAM	Prov	PAKENHAM	PAK	Vic
SALE	Prov	SALE	SAL	Vic
SEYMOR	Prov	SEYMOUR	SEY	Vic
W'BOOL	Prov	WARRNAMBOOL	WAR	Vic
G'LONG	Prov	GEELONG	GEE	Vic
ARARAT	Country	ARARAT	ARA	Vic
BAIRNS	Country	BAIRNSDALE	BAI	Vic
ECHUCA	Country	ECHUCA	ECH	Vic
H'TON	Country	HAMILTON	HAM	Vic
MOE	Country	MOE	MOE	Vic
SWAN H	Country	SWAN HILL	SWH	Vic
WANG	Country	WANGARATTA	WAT	Vic
W'BEE	Country	WERRIBEE	WER	Vic
Y.VALL	Country	YARRA VALLEY	YAR	Vic
ASCOT	Metro	ASCOT	ASC	WA
BEL.PK	Metro	BELMONT PARK	BEP	WA
BUNBRY	Prov	BUNBURY	BUB	WA
NORTHM	Prov	NORTHAM	NOT	WA
PINJRA	Prov	PINJARRA	PIJ	WA
KALGL.	Prov	KALGOORLIE	KAL	WA
GLDTON	Country	GERALDTON	GER	WA
ACTON	Prov	CANBERRA ACTON	ACT	ACT
CBERRA	Prov	CANBERRA	CAB	ACT
DEVS	Country	DEVONPORT SYNTH	DVS	Tas
HOBART	Prov	HOBART	HOB	Tas
LAUNC.	Prov	LAUNCESTON	LAU	Tas